I used to build spec new construction in CA.

Took us a while but we finally closed escrow on our latest flip in San Diego, CA (Del Cerro area).Specs: 4 bedroom / 2 bath - 2190 sq ftWe had quite a bit of work to do on this one.

Example:  San Clemente, CA - Spec House - Karen MargraveThis forum is for 'DIARIES" of ongoing projects (rehab and remodels as well as new construction) so that others can follow along and learn, see pictures, etc.

Just south of us over the GA border, Commerce GA is cleared for its US based plant to build EV batteries (SK Group, largest Korean battery company for Li-ion's). 

I saw all the shiny objects (landlording, flipping, notes, spec building, land development) and I tried to do them all at once.

This is especially easy with spec builders like we're seeing a lot of down here now where you like what they're building and go into contract for the finished product.  

My partner and I have stepped into our first spec build.

We need a simple spec house design approximately 30'X50'.

I have a ca. 1908 multi-family in Portland area and it has averaged about $1600/yr in general maintenance/ repair (includes replacing a number of windows, trim repair, smoke alarm replacements, batteries, bulbs, paint...etc.) + $45/mo.

I am a GC and have been building new spec houses.